Appwrite

Open-source backend for app builders with auth, databases, storage, functions and hosting, run in the cloud or on your own servers.

appwrite.io

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Running since2021Launch year from the maker

Details

What it does: Developer tools
Who it’s for: Developers, Software companies
Works on: Web, API
Extras: Open source, Can self-host
Tags: backend as a service, authentication, database, serverless functions, hosting

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